Mental Health Care in New Hampshire

Mental Health Facilities by City in New Hampshire

The New Hampshire cities with the most SAMHSA-listed mental health facilities. All 28 cities are listed below the table.

Crisis and Support Lines in New Hampshire

Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org, any time. Call or text NH Rapid Response at 1-833-710-6477 (or 988). Crisis operators can dispatch mobile teams to support you in person or by video, connect callers with crisis centers, and arrange same-day or next-day appointments at local Community Mental Health Centers.

• New Hampshire Rapid Response Access Point: 1-833-710-6477 (New Hampshire Rapid Response Access Point) · text 833-710-6477 · 24/7

• New Hampshire crisis services

New Hampshire's Mental Health Agency

New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Mental Health Services oversees public mental health services in New Hampshire.

• New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Mental Health Services
• Find local services through New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Mental Health Services

Medicaid Mental Health Coverage in New Hampshire

New Hampshire's Medicaid program is NH Medicaid (Medical Assistance), including the Granite Advantage Health Care Program. Medicaid Care Management (MCM), or managed care, delivers New Hampshire Medicaid health benefits through contracts between DHHS and managed care organizations (Medicaid Health Plans). Most Medicaid recipients are enrolled in managed care, with three plans to choose from: AmeriHealth Caritas New Hampshire, NH Healthy Families and WellSense Health Plan. Some members are enrolled in Medicaid Fee For Service. Covered mental health services the state names include psychotherapy, services at community mental health centers, substance use disorder treatment and prescription drugs. The three Health Plans cover the same New Hampshire Medicaid services but may have different provider networks and plan rules, such as prior authorization for services. Fee For Service members are directed to Medicaid Services (Form 77L) and the Medicaid Fee For Service page for service limitations and prior authorization requirements.

• NH Medicaid (Medical Assistance), including the Granite Advantage Health Care Program mental health services
• New Hampshire Medicaid behavioral health

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs)

Mental health services in NH are available to everyone, regardless of age or ability to pay. NH Medicaid covers services at community mental health centers, and DHHS is expanding Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) capacity within its Community Mental Health Center system.

• Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) in New Hampshire

Check a Therapist's License in New Hampshire

Before you start, confirm your therapist or psychologist holds an active New Hampshire license.

• Psychologists and school psychologists: New Hampshire Board of Psychologists (Office of Professional Licensure and Certification)
• Clinical mental health counselors, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, pastoral psychotherapists, school social workers, social workers and social work associates: Board of Mental Health Practice (Office of Professional Licensure and Certification)

Guides for Your Next Step

See how to find a therapist, how sliding-scale therapy works, whether Medicaid covers therapy and the difference between a psychiatrist and a therapist.

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Frequently Asked Questions